Thanks for that, Dan. I agree, being able to read conventional notation can only be an asset to any musician.
I have, over the decades, had a few stabs at learning how to sight read. I can get by, slowly, but I must say that I never found it very easy. I seem to be lacking something in the understanding department when it comes to notation. I think maybe because I started looking into it when I was already a competent player I found it holding me back, if anything. The main thing though is that I could never really see those little black dots very well ... But, I might have another go at it one of these days.
Still, this is the Plain English Guitar Site, dedicated to those who choose not to learn notation. We sure don't want to make out like you must know how to sight read in order to play guitar. I think if I had been told that 45 years ago, I probably would have chosen some other occupation. The main thing is making music. Notating it or not, and whether to use tab, notation or diagrams, comes second.
If you do see any mistakes concerning anything at all on the forum, please feel free to correct it, especially if it's one of my posts!
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